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The Elvis Files Vol. 2 1957-1959 : Hardcover Book : 472 pages, 1300 + pictures : From the author of the critical acclaimed book Elvis : The King Of Las Vegas comes this stunning six-volume series, unlike anything you've seen before. The Elvis Files volumes 1-6 carefully documents almost every single day of Elvis Presley's life from the 1954 to 1977, covering everything from what he wore on stage to whom he meet that day. Each book is a deluxe Hardcover and contains 472 pages packed with over 1200 images, many of them never seen before, with interviews and concert reviews. Size: 25cm (10") x 30cm (12"). The first published book in the The Elvis Files Series : Volume 3, 1960-1964 was launched in May 2010.
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Boxcar have released its second trailer for its upcoming release
Elvis '77 : The Final Curtain
(02:26). This trailer focuses only on the 400 page book and the 2 DVD's containing the 8mm movies. It is understood that this is part of a 6 DVD and 6 CD package promising unreleased footage and new complete soundboard's and that the set will be out before the end of the year. It will only be Limited to 1500 copies.
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You Give Me Fever, New historic and groundbreaking elvis presley song 'you give me fever' with rap vocals is released. Based on Presley's classic Fever, the new song features the original voice of the King in a whole new context, with new rap vocals, new female vocals and an ultra-contemporary arrangement. You Give Me Fever is produced and co-written by Agostino Carollo Spankox, who in 2008 also produced the third official Presley's remix released by Sony Music, Baby Let's Play House, that topped the charts worldwide. The CD edition of the single (available as deluxe digipack edition) includes three versions of the song ...
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The Elvis : 68 at 40 Softcover Edition will be released at the end of September. The book is from JAT Publishing written by Steve Binder (The special's producer/director), and with exclusive never before seen color photos from the collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower will be available in August, 2008. There will be only 2000 hardcover books available that will include a 8'' x 10'' not used in the book and signed by Steve Binder. This will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley television special. Don't miss-out - Pre-order now : Due to the fact that all recent JAT books have sold out quickly, we recommend you order now so as to reserve your copy. (The hard cover sold out shortly after release).
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FTD will release the soundboard of the November 10, 1971 Boston Garden Show (no official title, 5" CD, Sep 14 2010) as this is the only available show from the early tours of the seventies. We believe that this is of such historical importance, that it should be available to everyone. This will be a 5" digipack with a photo booklet. On the same date, FTD will also release a 2-CD set of Elvis: Fool (2CD 7" CD, Sep 14 2010) in the Classic Album series. This will feature a 7" digi-pack with an 8-page booklet. Both are due out September 14.
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FTD's Roger Semon has announced that Jailhouse Rock FTD Vol.2 will be released in October. Jailhouse Rock, Volume 2 (FTD) will have a beautiful illustrated booklet with all the information from both volumes.
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JAT Publishing have released the photo book, 'Elvis On Tour' to coincide with the Elvis On Tour DVD and Blu-ray releases. The book is a dynamic release with many unreleased photos. This hardback edition has over 130 pages and features over 250 photographs, color and black & white. View Cover. If you were unsure if you would like the Elvis On Tour book from JAT Productions, the just released trailer should answer your question.
Preview: Elvis On Tour Book Trailer
(02:23). Buy Elvis On Tour Book.
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33 years ago today, the world lost a legend with the passing of Elvis Presley. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, Elvis is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Long live the King.
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The King Creole, The Music (book + CD) has been released. This is a 200-page book with images exclusively designed to complement the music from the film. It consists of two main sections; the recording sessions on January 16, 1958 and song scenes from the filming of the movie (including behind-the scenes shots). The images are classic and well-known shots with the majority being previously unpublished and taken by the original still photographers on the set (no freeze-frames). The set will be released in August 8.
Special Offer: Two 8" x 10" Elvis Photos, (not in the book) suitable for framing. Value $20 !!!
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Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough is set to star in the next Mad Max movie. The 21-year-old model, who is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has starred in a handful of films, including 'The Runaways' opposite Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning and is set to boost her acting portfolio with a role in the latest installment of the series, Mad Max 4: Fury Road - which is set to start filming in Australia next year.
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FTD have announced they will release two concerts recorded at Chicago, IL, Chicago Stadium on October 14, 1976, Thursday (8:30 P.M.) and October 15, 1976, Friday (8:30 P.M.) in the 'fall'. Read more.
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Prince Albert of Monaco, son of the late actress Grace Kelly, and fiancé Charlene Wittstock are vacationing in the United States this week and paid a visit to American royalty today when they toured Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis, home to the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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FTD have announced the upcoming releases for 2010. Last week, some of the new releases were already announced, prior to the official message from FTD. The releases that are planned at this stage are ...
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The FTD release of Elvis' Grammy Award winning album How Great Thou Art is a 2-disc set in the Classic Album series. Originally released in 1967, the original album featured a collection of thirteen sacred songs including the hit single 'Crying In The Chapel'. In addition to the masters, it features many great outtakes. The 7" inch digi-pack format features a 12-page booklet with great photographs and rare memorabilia.
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As a follow up to the hugely popular Viva Las Vegas book, JAT Productions will release 'Elvis Presley And Nancy Sinatra On The Speedway'. The Viva Las Vegas! hardcover book features unreleased world premiere photographs of Elvis and Ann-Margret on the set and on the town. View the cover art.
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The Complete Elvis Presley Masters, a 30 CD limited edition box set (1000 sets) is now officially announced. As we first told you in September 2008, the set will include every Elvis Presley master recording released during his lifetime, presented in chronological order for the first time (711 original masters) plus an extra 103 rarities. The set will include a 240-page hardcover book with complete discography produced exclusively for this collection. Ernst Jorgensen will reveal the full details of this project in Memphis on August 14.
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Good Times: The Outtakes 2-disc 180-gram vinyl set. Following on from the previous strictly Limited Edition series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of a special 2-disc 180-gram vinyl set of Good Times: The Outtakes in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, it features the superb original draft artwork design that was superseded prior to release. Unique! The set will be released in August 8. View cover art & tracklisting.
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Warner Home Video will release, Elvis On Tour on August 3 in both Blu-ray and DVD versions. The Blu-ray release will be packaged as a Blu-ray book filled with Elvis photos, quotes, trivia, a tour itinerary, set lists, costumes, and background information about the filming techniques used. The Bu-ray is newly Restored & Remastered in High Definition (16 x 9 2.0 Letterbox) as seen in the theatrical release with DTS HD Master Audio (5.1 Souround). The DVD is newly Restored & Remastered (16 x 9 2.0 Letterbox) as seen in the theatrical release and with Dolby Digital Audio (5.1 Souround).
View the 'Blu-ray book' layout.
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'Elvis: Hot Shots and Cool Clips' Volume 5 featuring unreleased footage will be released on October 1.
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Warner Australia have announced that they will release both Elvis On Tour on standard Blu-ray and (PAL format) DVD formats on September 29. So we would expect to have stock on the following Monday Oct 2.
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Praytome Publishing have advised us that the Dixieland Delight : Multimedia-Box-Set (Praytome Publishing & Bud Glass Productions) is still a project they are working on and planning to release. 'It's just a huge project which is a lot of work and it's one of the many products we are working on at the moment'.
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Elvis, The Beauty Queen & Me Volume II originally announced in May is still in production but expected to be completed 'soon'. This second volume with Jeanne LeMay is now almost complete. The majority of this DVD was filmed during Jeanne's trip to the UK in 2008. She was captured talking candidly about her time with Elvis at Graceland, on tour and in Vegas. She openly discusses how she was able to enjoy a close relationship with Elvis through her friendship with Linda Thompson, how she became a secretary at Graceland and what went on during those years. Her memories of those times are funny, fascinating and extremely riveting.
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Bill Porter, sound engineer on many of Elvis' recordings died on July 7, 2010. Bill recorded nearly all of Elvis' number one hits upon his return from the Army and mixed the sound for Elvis' concerts from 1970 to 1977.
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Radio ad for Elvis Presley Concerts, June 3, 1956
(1:53) Radio ad for the two Elvis Presley Concerts on June 3, 1956. Elvis performs two concerts on this day in Oakland California. Don't you dare miss it!!!
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Every day is a discovery at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, and never has that been more true than when the negatives for three never before seen photos of Elvis were uncovered this summer in a collection of papers found in the Graceland office of Elvis' father, Vernon Presley. Or have they? ...
The Elvis Files author Erik Lorentzen advises that he was a little bit suprised with this news, since he has these pictures in his collection for over 20 years. And they will be published in his next release, The Elvis Files Volume 2.
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Due for release at the end of September is The Elvis Files, Volume 2, 1957-1959. View cover.
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The Viva Las Vegas! hardcover book features unreleased world premiere photographs in stunning color and beautiful black and white. Relive the glory and excitement of Elvis and Ann-Margret on the set and on the town! Swinging, singing action shots and exciting up-close and personal candids. The hundreds of unreleased or rarely seen photographs make this book one that every Elvis fan will enjoy and treasure. The definitive 'Viva Las Vegas' book! - Viva Elvis!, Viva Ann-Margret! Viva Las Vegas!
Viva Las Vegas Book
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Jimmy Dean, the music legend and entrepreneur passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at his home outside Richmond, Va. at the age of 81. Elvis Presley appeared on 'The Jimmy Dean Show' once and Jimmy humorously recounted what a hard time he had getting anything out of Elvis other than a 'yep' or a 'nope'.
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Rare Film of Elvis Leaving his Hotel, June 26, 1974
(01:24). View a rare video clip of Elvis leaving his hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26, 1974. Elvis was in town to perform at Freedom Hall and the WHAS11 TV clip shows the original news coverage, plus that unique footage of Elvis leaving the hotel for Freedom Hall. As an introduction there is footage of Elvis' appearance on November 25, 1956 at the Armory.
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Elvis plays the Armory, Louisville, Kentucky: November 25, 1956
(02:24). The (silent) news feature from WHAS11 TV shows Elvis playing at the Armory, Louisville, Kentucky on November 25, 1956. Although silent, it shows the impact of his show and the arena packed with people. Pure magic!
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Elvis Presley In Concert returns for 2011 world Tour ...
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From the author of the acclaimed book Elvis - The King Of Las Vegas comes this stunning six-volume series, unlike anything you've seen before. The Elvis Files volumes 1-6 carefully documents almost every single day of Elvis Presley's life from the 1954 to 1977, covering everything from what he wore on stage to whom he meet that day. Each book is a deluxe Hardcover and contains 472 pages packed with over 1200 images, many of them never seen before, with interviews and concert reviews. Size: 25cm (10") x 30cm (12"). The first published book in the 'The Elvis Files Series is: Volume 3, 1960-1964 has now been released. Having seen the Elvis - The King Of Las Vegas book we know to expect the ultimate Elvis book, and series!!!!
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Now finally released is Images - A Photo Documentary - Volume 2, a new high quality hardcover book with more than 200 glorious images of the greatest entertainer of all time, mainly unpublished. All photos are from the unique collection of Patrick Janssen. This second volume contains many unpublished crystal clear Elvis images in B&W and COLOR from the 50's to the 70's taken mainly from negatives and transparencies. - 250+ images and 200+ unpublished to be exact. This beautiful 120-pages photo documentary is printed on high quality paper. Including free bonus photocards.
Video Preview: Elvis Images 2 Book
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Elvis Presley's collection of the records that influenced his music and put him on the path to fame sold for $75,000. In 1968 The King asked his guitarist, manager and friend Scotty Moore to transfer his favourite 78s on to reel-to-reel tape. Scotty Moore's letter authenticating the set says: 'Elvis left me the briefcase with the records and asked me to mail the tape back to his house in Memphis. I made a safety copy for myself and kept the records and tape in my studio in Nashville. Elvis never asked for the records to be returned'.
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The May FTD CD releases have been released. There are two sets for a total of 3 discs with 3 live concerts. The first, Showtime! Birmingham / Dallas '76 2 CD set shows Elvis in great shape at two excellent concerts and comes packaged as a 5" digipack with 8-page booklet. The Birmingham Show is from the Jefferson County Coliseum and Dallas from the Memorial Auditorium. The second is High Sierra and features a concert recorded on May 21, 1974 at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel with additional highlights from other shows that month and again is released in a 5" digipack format with an 8-page booklet. Buy both sets now!!
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